Audiophiles wanting great portable sound really need to check out Sony’s best-ever Walkman, the all new NWZ-A860. Featuring Sony’s proprietary new-generation S-Master MX digital amplifier technology to reduce noise levels and distortion, it promises to make your favourite tunes sound better than ever.

A generously sized 7 cm LED-backlit WQVGA touch-screen facilitates fingertip browsing of content, including viewing images, videos and album art. Bluetooth connectivity allows you to stream your good vibes to headphones, your hi-fi or in-car system as well as to share files and photos with other Bluetooth devices. Its 8 GB of memory can store around 1 750 songs. You get a continuous playback time of about 23 hours (Bluetooth off) or 8 hours (Bluetooth on). Other features include FM radio, karaoke mode and a Li-Ion battery that’s charged via a USB. Price: about R2 000. Contact Sony on 011-690 3555 or visit www.sony.co.za